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2D Graphics Release Notes for Mac OS X v10.5
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Describes the changes and issues related to Core Image and Quartz 2D in Mac OS X v10.5.
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Release Notes |
2008-04-08
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Animation Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the animation facilities provided by Mac OS X.
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Guides |
2008-04-08
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Animation Programming Guide for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes how to use Cocoa animation objects to enhance user interface transitions.
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Guides |
2006-05-23
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Animation Types and Timing Programming Guide
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(PDF)
Describes the animation and timing classes used by both Core Animation and Cocoa Animation proxies.
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Guides |
2008-04-08
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BasicCocoaAnimations
(HTML)
(DMG)
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"BasicCocoaAnimations" demonstrates the use of the animator proxy to easily animate Cocoa views and windows.
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2007-06-11
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BoingX
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(DMG)
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Shows off using Quartz Extreme to provide borderless OpenGL content on the desktop.
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Sample Code |
2007-11-06
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Boinx Starts with Sample Code: FotoMagico Is a Powerful Digital Slideshow
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Starting with Apple sample code, tools and technologies, Boinx wrote FotoMagico in a matter of months.
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Articles |
2007-12-11
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CAAction Protocol Reference
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(PDF)
Describes the protocol used by objects to respond to actions initiated by a layer.
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2007-07-24
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CAAnimation Class Reference
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(PDF)
Describes the abstract class that manages the timing and pacing of an animation.
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2007-10-31
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CAAnimationGroup Class Reference
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(PDF)
Describes the class that groups multiple animations into a single animation.
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2008-03-11
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CABasicAnimation Class Reference
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(PDF)
Describes the class that provides basic interpolation of a layer property.
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2007-07-24
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CAConstraint Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that defines a single geometric constraint between two layers.
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2007-07-24
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CAConstraintLayoutManager Class Reference
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(PDF)
Describes the class that provides constraint-based relative layout to a layer's sublayers.
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2007-12-11
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CAKeyframeAnimation Class Reference
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(PDF)
Describes the class that provides keyframe interpolation of a layer property.
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2007-07-24
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CALayer Class Reference
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(PDF)
Describes the class that defines the basic drawing, timespace, and animation management for Core Animation.
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2008-03-10
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CALayoutManager Protocol Reference
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(PDF)
Describes the informal protocol used by Core Animation to visually layout sublayers.
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2007-07-24
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CAMediaTiming Protocol Reference
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(PDF)
Describes the protocol that defines the timespace of an object.
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2007-07-24
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CAMediaTimingFunction Class Reference
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(PDF)
Describes the class that encapsulates the pacing of an animation as a timing curve.
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2008-07-11
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CAOpenGLLayer Class Reference
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(PDF)
Describes the class that provides a context for rendering OpenGL in a layer.
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2008-03-11
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CAPropertyAnimation Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the abstract class for interpolating the value of a layer property during animation.
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Reference |
2007-07-24
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CarbonCocoaCoreImageTab
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(DMG)
(ZIP)
Carbon-based application creates a Cocoa-based web window which used CoreImage filters to transition between tabbed WebViews
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Sample Code |
2006-07-25
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CarbonQuartzComposer_TV
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(DMG)
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Demonstrates how to integrate Cocoa based QuartzComposer window into a Carbon based application
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Sample Code |
2006-10-02
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CARenderer Class Reference
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Describes the class that allows Core Animation rendering to a CGContext.
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Reference |
2008-04-30
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CAScrollLayer Class Reference
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Describes the class that displays a portion of a layer that's too large to be displayed in its entirety.
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2007-07-24
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CATextLayer Class Reference
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Describes the class that simplifies rendering text in a layer.
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2007-12-11
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CATiledLayer Class Reference
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Describes the class that simplifies rendering large image layers.
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2007-07-24
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CATransaction Class Reference
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(PDF)
Describes the class that provides nested transaction support for Core Animation.
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2007-07-24
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CATransition Class Reference
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(PDF)
Describes the class that provides transition animations to layers.
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Reference |
2007-10-31
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CGBitmapContextCreate Supported Color Spaces
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QA1037: Lists the color space and alpha info combinations currently supported by CGBitmapContextCreate.
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Technical Q&As |
2007-07-18
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CGContext Bounds
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QA1048: Explains how to determine the bounds of a CGContext.
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Technical Q&As |
2001-07-02
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CGContextAddLineToPoint, CGContextAddCurveToPoint, et. al.
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QA1049: Explains why the CGContextAddXYZ APIs don't draw anything immediately.
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Technical Q&As |
2001-07-02
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CGContextClosePath
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QA1046: Explains when you should call CGContextClosePath.
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Technical Q&As |
2001-10-02
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CGDrawPicture
(HTML)
(DMG)
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Deprecated - Shows how to use the QDPictDrawToCGContext API.
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2003-01-14
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CGImageRef contents are immutable
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QA1276: Explains that CGImageRef contents are considered immutable once created.
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Technical Q&As |
2003-07-17
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CIAnnotation
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(DMG)
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Image annotation application using Core Image Filters. Demonstrates creation and usage of Image Units.
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Sample Code |
2005-08-01
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CIColor Additions Reference
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(PDF)
Describes the API for supporting Cocoa colors in Core Image.
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Reference |
2006-05-23
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CIColor Class Reference
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(PDF)
Describes the class used to manage color values and color spaces for Core Image filters.
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Reference |
2006-12-05
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CIColorTracking
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(DMG)
(ZIP)
An Objective-C applicaton that implements a GPU-based technique to find the location of a uniquely colored object in a scene
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2008-04-24
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CIContext Class Reference
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(PDF)
Describes the class that provides an evaluation context for rendering a Core Image image through Quartz 2D or OpenGL.
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Reference |
2007-03-16
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CIFilter Class Reference
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(PDF)
Describes the class that processes image data and produces a Core Image image as output.
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Reference |
2007-12-11
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CIFilter Core Animation Additions
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(PDF)
Describes the category that extends Core Image filters for use with Layer Kit.
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2007-07-24
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CIFilter Image Kit Additions
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Describes the category that extends Core Image filters for use with Image Kit.
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2006-12-06
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CIFilterGenerator Class Reference
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Describes the class that supports chaining together image processing filters.
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2006-12-05
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CIFilterShape Class Reference
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Describes the class that defines the bounding shape of a filter and the domain of definition of a filter operation.
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2006-12-07
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CIImage Additions Reference
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Describes the API for supporting Cocoa images in Core Image.
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2007-06-08
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CIImage Class Reference
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Describes the class that represents an immutable Core Image image.
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2007-10-31
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CIImageAccumulator Class Reference
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Describes the class that enables feedback-based image processing.
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2007-01-05
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CIImageProvider Protocol Reference
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Describes the informal protocol used to supply bitmap data for creating or initializing a Core Image image.
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2006-12-05
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CIKernel Class Reference
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(PDF)
Describes the class that operates on individual pixels using a kernel routine.
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2006-12-05
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CIPlugIn Class Reference
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Describes the class that is responsible for loading image units.
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Reference |
2006-12-05
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CIPlugInRegistration Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the protocol used to load Core Image image units.
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Reference |
2006-12-07
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CISampler Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that retrieves samples of images that are then processed by a Core Image kernel.
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Reference |
2006-12-07
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CIVector Class Reference
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(PDF)
Describes the class used to pass parameter values to Core Image filters.
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Reference |
2006-12-07
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Cocoa CG aliasing demo
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to draw both aliased and anti-aliased text and graphics using Quartz and Cocoa.
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2003-07-17
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Cocoa CG arc demo
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(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to draw both aliased and anti-aliased arcs using Quartz and Cocoa.
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Sample Code |
2003-07-17
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Cocoa Drawing Guide
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Explains how to use Cocoa to draw your application's user interface.
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Guides |
2007-10-31
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Cocoa OpenGL
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates using Cocoa with OpenGL, including window setup and event handling.
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Sample Code |
2007-10-22
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CocoaSlides
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
An image browser written using AppKit's Core Animation-based compositing and animation functionality
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Sample Code |
2007-11-02
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Color Management Overview
(HTML)
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Introduces basic concepts and defines color spaces.
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Guides |
2005-07-07
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Color Programming Topics for Cocoa
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Explains how applications specify colors and how users choose colors in Cocoa.
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Guides |
2006-10-03
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Color Sampler
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates one way to sample the color at a given point in an NSView.
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Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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ColorBars
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to enumerate, select, capture, manipulate, draw to, and release displays using the CGDirectDisplay API.
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Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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ColorMatching
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(DMG)
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Performs simple color matching of images using ColorSync or the QuickTime 6.4 Graphics Importers.
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Sample Code |
2003-12-18
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ColorSyncDevices-Cocoa
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(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to use the new ColorSync Device Manager routines in the Cocoa environment.
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Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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Core Animation Cookbook
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Demonstrates common Core Animation tasks.
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Guides |
2008-03-11
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Core Animation Function Reference
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Describes C functions that provide supporting functionality for the classes and protocols in Core Animation.
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Reference |
2007-07-24
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Core Animation Programming Guide
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Introduces the main components and services of Core Animation.
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Guides |
2008-05-06
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Core Animation QuickTime Layer
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows the use of controls in a Layer over a Core Animation QTMovieLayer
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Sample Code |
2007-09-26
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Core Animation Reference Collection
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(PDF)
Describes the Objective-C API for Core Animation.
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Reference |
2007-10-31
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Core Animation Release Notes
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Describes features, issues, and workarounds related to Mac OS X v10.5 and its support of Core Animation.
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Release Notes |
2007-05-31
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Core Image Kernel Language Reference
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Describes the symbols for writing image-processing kernels.
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Reference |
2008-06-09
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Core Image Programming Guide
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Provides an overview and explains how to use and create image filters and image units.
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Guides |
2008-06-09
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Core Image Reference Collection
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(PDF)
Describes the Objective-C API for using and creating filters for image processing.
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Reference |
2006-12-05
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Cropped Image
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to extract a sub-image from another image, and some ways of indicating a selection.
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Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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CTMClip
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(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Shows how to manipulate the Quartz 2D Current Transform Matrix (CTM) for image drawing with clipping.
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Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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CTMDemo
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(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Shows how to manipulate the Quartz 2D Current Transform Matrix (CTM) for image drawing without clipping.
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Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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CubePuzzle
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Models a Rubik's Cube using Cocoa and OpenGL
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Sample Code |
2003-04-21
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Custom Cocoa OpenGL
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Usable as a starting point for Cocoa OpenGL applications needing a custom version of NSOpenGLView.
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Sample Code |
2003-10-27
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Debugging Graphics with QuartzDebug
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()
QA1236: Explains how to use QuartzDebug to debug graphics issues.
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Technical Q&As |
2006-01-12
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DragItemAround
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Illustrates creating a custom subclass of NSView.
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Sample Code |
2006-03-16
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Drawing a Path Multiple Times
(HTML)
QA1047: Explains that path drawing operations consume the path.
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Technical Q&As |
2001-07-02
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FancyAbout
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates several visual effects for "About..." panels such as scrolling text, window without a title bar, and ways to dismiss the window.
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Sample Code |
2003-10-27
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Finding an NSView's current magnification.
(HTML)
QA1346: How to discover the current magnification (zoom level) of any NSView.
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Technical Q&As |
2005-03-08
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FunkyOverlayWindow
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates several window layering, transparency and widget interaction techniques in Cocoa.
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Sample Code |
2003-05-08
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GeekGameBoard
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to use Core Animation for the user interface of a board or card game.
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Sample Code |
2007-12-19
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Getting images in and out from Quartz Composer compositions
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TN2143: Describes how to efficiently pass images into and out of Quartz Composer
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Technical Notes |
2005-10-04
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GLChildWindowDemo
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows using Cocoa's child windows and Quartz Extreme to provide 2D/3D overlays above 3D content.
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Sample Code |
2003-04-21
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GLSLShowpiece
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
GLSLShowpiece demonstrates several Vertex and Fragment shaders
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Sample Code |
2006-07-17
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Grady
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to use the NSGradient class.
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Sample Code |
2007-02-28
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How can I optimize a Quartz Composer composition depending on the hardware it runs on?
(HTML)
QA1433: Explains how to design compositions that adapt to the hardware limitations.
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Technical Q&As |
2005-06-01
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How can I programmatically determine the DPI of the current video mode?
(HTML)
()
QA1217: Describes how to compute the DPI for a given display in a given mode using Core Graphics.
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Technical Q&As |
2002-12-02
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How do I determine how much VRAM is available on my video card?
(HTML)
QA1168: Using Core Graphics and IOKit to find the physical size of VRAM on installed hardware.
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Technical Q&As |
2004-10-11
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How do I get the hexadecimal value of an NSColor object?
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QA1576: Describes how to convert an NSColor object to its Hexadecimal value.
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Technical Q&As |
2007-12-19
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How do I tell if a particular display is being hardware accelerated by Quartz Extreme?
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()
QA1218: Describes how to use CGDisplayUsesOpenGLAcceleration to see if a display is accelerated or not.
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Technical Q&As |
2002-12-04
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How to measure CG text
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QA1051: Explains how to measure Core Graphics text.
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Technical Q&As |
2007-08-02
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IKFilterBrowserPanel Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that provides the panel contained in a filter browser.
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Reference |
2007-10-31
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IKFilterBrowserView Class Reference
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(PDF)
Describes the class that supports browsing Core Image filters.
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Reference |
2006-12-06
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IKFilterCustomUIProvider Protocol Reference
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(PDF)
Descibes the protocol that defines a method for providing a view for a filter.
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2006-12-07
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IKFilterUIView Class Reference
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(PDF)
Describes the class that provides a user interface for Core Image filters.
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Reference |
2006-12-06
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IKImageBrowserDataSource Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the informal protocol used to access the data source associated with an image browser view.
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Reference |
2007-07-17
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